Folding side mirrors

[astroduck]

Hi all,

Does the North American version of the Mazda 3 have folding side mirrors? I tried to bend them but they seem very solid. Some Mazda 3 in other countries have power folding mirrors.

Please let me know.

Thanks.

Astro

[XTOTHEL]

not power but they do fold...2010 version at least.

[S.F.W.]

04-09 fold as well. Again not power folding.

[x_o_k_x]

im pretty sure they do, towards rear.

[bluemazda3]

yeah my 07 does.. folds towards the rear of the vehicle..

[shu5892001]

My 05 folds too

[kjmckenz]

My 06 folds.

[ovie8]

2010's fold both ways (front & rear)

[prime]

2010's fold both ways (front & rear)

you sure you didn't break it? lol I've yet to see a side mirror fold towards the front.

[Xerox]

you sure you didn't break it? lol I've yet to see a side mirror fold towards the front.

My '05 folds both ways (front & rear) but not powered. So '04-'09 should be the same.

It's probably designed to "break-away" on impact in case you hit something so that it folds instead of breaking off.
So folding forward doesn't fold all the way while folding to the rear folds in all the way.

If you want powered you can buy after market (not sure but you might have to replace the entire side mirror).

[Nextmod]

if you are interested in power folding mirrors - http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?46880-Nextmod-04-09-Mazda-3-Mazdaspeed-3-Folding-Side-Mirror-With-Puddle-Light

I have one set instock

but I dont think NA version comes stock.

[TheMAN]

just an FYI so that nobody assumes wrong and expects differently... those mirrors linked are aftermarket parts, not genuine mazda ones... mazda doesn't have any mirrors that come with both of those lights (but there's an addon kit available from the dealer for the LED turn signals)... on the factory setup, the "fold" button is going to be in front of the mirror adjustment switch (a round button, nothing really fancy)... all aftermarket kits uses a mismatched button (styling shape matches only the protege, 5, 6, etc) to fit next to the dimmer switch

[McGuyver_3]

I ran those power folding aftermarket mirrors for e years at least no problems what so ever. Didn't care either that they were aftermarket. Main thing is they turned heads

[2zoom]

do you have any for the 2010 mazdaspeed 3 yet

[Shizuka_Osamu]

anyone ever swap out their OEM mirrors for the BMW M3 style ones or those smaller carbon fibre racing ones?

[cwp_sedan]

anyone ever swap out their OEM mirrors for the BMW M3 style ones or those smaller carbon fibre racing ones?

I've heard a rumour that someone is doing something like this soon...

[p-o-g-i]

^ Interesting. I wouldn't mind seeing pictures of this. I did it to my previous EG, but interested to see how they would look on a Mazda3.

[S.F.W.]

^ Interesting. I wouldn't mind seeing pictures of this. I did it to my previous EG, but interested to see how they would look on a Mazda3.

I have the folding mirrors installed...will put up some pictures tomorrow.

[Nextmod]

I've heard a rumour that someone is doing something like this soon...

hum.... wonder who might that be lol

[Nextmod]

do you have any for the 2010 mazdaspeed 3 yet

no sorry nothing "yet"

but I am sure we will get some later on

[Nextmod]

I ran those power folding aftermarket mirrors for e years at least no problems what so ever. Didn't care either that they were aftermarket. Main thing is they turned heads

:thumbsup

[shankqiu]

2010's fold both ways (front & rear)

why can't mine fold in any way.... am i missing something here? any botton I should press to make that happen?...

[Noisy Crow]

why can't mine fold in any way.... am i missing something here? any botton I should press to make that happen?...

Nope. Put your hand on the back of the mirror housing and shove toward the rear of the car.... they will fold.

[shankqiu]

Nope. Put your hand on the back of the mirror housing and shove toward the rear of the car.... they will fold.

Thanks. I was afraid to break the window... will try it again today, this time with full strength...

[bluemazda3]

I just relaized mine goes both ways...

[n00bMeiSter]

04-09 fold as well. Again not power folding.

Except for yours lol.

[yearoftherat]

Clicky on the pic :)

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Mirrors/th_MVI_1312.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Mirrors/?action=view&current=MVI_1312.mp4)

[n00bMeiSter]

Clicky on the pic :)

http://i84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Mirrors/th_MVI_1312.jpg (http://s84.photobucket.com/albums/k22/cjlee9/Mirrors/?action=view&current=MVI_1312.mp4)

Lol, trying to hide from the camera? lol

Looks nice, where did you pick them up and where did you get them painted?
Do they fold only when the car turns on and off?

[S.F.W.]

Lol, trying to hide from the camera? lol

Looks nice, where did you pick them up and where did you get them painted?
Do they fold only when the car turns on and off?
Nextmod carries them. I believe they have 1 set left. Nextmod arranged for the painting. The Auto Folding on power is a work in progress...on both our cars. You can manually fold them in via an in cabin switch.

[Kwokalobster]

+1

[Gary Clapson]

anyone ever swap out their OEM mirrors for the BMW M3 style ones or those smaller carbon fibre racing ones?

Are these the M3 style mirrors your on about? Only just fitted them and found your post :D

http://i1150.photobucket.com/albums/o603/GCLAP/IMAG0174a.jpg

[McGuyver_3]

This thread is older then 1 year. I doubt you will get an answer